Derecho

 Wow-what a month August has turned into! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind literally. We survived Derecho and two milestone birthdays and the dreaded first days of school. So what is a Derecho you might ask well it is a line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms and sometimes thunderstorms that moves across a great distance and is characterized by damaging winds.

August 10,2020 will be a day not soon forgotten around here it all started early in the early afternoon when the alerts started hitting our phones. Soon after I received a text from Lainey who was home alone asking when I would be leaving work. I promised her soon and would be home before the storm. Well man that storm moved in fast! I was in the parking lot looking at the sky letting her know I was on my way and the storm still looked far away. I was within a mile from home when the wind started to swirl around me. Mind you I live five minutes from work once that wind started the sirens started to whale and my foot hit the gas. I never drove that fast in my life but it was all about getting home to protect my family. I called around to family members telling them to seek shelter only to find out my oldest was stuck at Hobby Lobby. Fear started to set in as I pulled up to the house and the light poles around me started to shot out sparks! I ran into the house flew to the basement to check on Lainey and all we could hear from that point was snap, crackle, and thud everywhere. 

We had tree limbs everywhere once the storm ended. You could not drive down our street and our neighborhood was pretty much shut down. We had over 100 power poles ripped from the ground, it was a war zone. After checking on the family making sure they where all ok I ran across the street to check on the neighbors. We are truly blown away by the damage but are grateful that everyone is ok. 

Sadly I lost my car in the storm it was old but still running like a beast! Ella was really sad as it was going to be her car once her license was in. It was good to us she will be sadly missed.

As night started to fall it was quickly becoming clear we would not have power for a bit, and for the first night, it was kind of exciting. Thankfully it was a cool evening and rather fun to sit outside with neighbors talking and getting to know one another. 

Tuesday August 11th, kicked off with clean up and man there was a ton of it. It also started to set in that the power was not coming on still and this started to bother the girls. In fact, the start of the school year was looming on Lainey's shoulders that she was not going to get a good night's sleep. As the day crept on we decided to reach out to friends that did have power and try to get as much food out of the fridge to be saved as we could.

Wednesday, August 12th the city has set up a dumpster for those of us still without power and it was time to clean out the fridge and the deep freezer. So sad we had just gone shopping on Sunday and with all the stocking up during the COVID (we used the extra money for from Erinn's unemployment for food) we ended up tossing well over $1,000 worth in the dumpster. It was sad really and it took us 3 trips. Also, today is my 50th Birthday and the kids are really bummed we can not do anything that was planned. We did make the best of it tho and that's all this guy needs. The weather was no longer cooperating with us as well sure 85 degrees does not sound hot but when you have no air movement it makes for a hard night of sleep. Ok, so we are starting to get a tad upset with the power, not at the company we get that they are working their butts offs. 8:00PM what is this? Is this the power company here to save the day?? Well... they came by looking at the damage came over to us and said "I'm so sorry folks there is nothing we can do tonight" we had so much damage around us that all they could do was clean up the wires and prepare for the next day. *sigh*

Thursday, August 13th and it was a rough night the house never really cooled off staying in the upper 70s all night long. It was also the first day of school with no power and no food in the house it made for an interesting send-off. But hey nothing a doughnut and milk from the gas station to start your day cant fix. I think this picture sums up August 2020, in a nutshell, wearing a mask to school tree damage in the background, yeah this one is for the books! They will be telling this story to their grandkids someday. 

It's really hard to send your kids off to school during these trying times but this one is always full of joy and could not wait to get back. She has been away from school and friends for six months and she was ready to go. 

Man Thursday was getting really bad the temps crept up to 90 degrees around 4o'clock we seemed to still be without hope. Finally, around 5 PM, the calvary showed up. It took them a while but shortly after 7, we had power! We cheered the linesmen and gave them huge Thank You and ran to close windows and turn on the A/C trying to cool off the house for the night. What a crazy week it has been.

Friday, August 14th the came to take my baby away. We bought this car when Ella was born because the car seat would not fit in our other car. So after sixteen years, this baby has seen a lot. It was really hard to say goodbye the car has been a beast. We felt safe handing it down to Ella when she could start driving. 

Did the Derecho effect you? Let me know in the comments below. It was a crazy ride that we will talk about for years to come.

Of course  I made a video of the experience for my kids to have down the road. It's a bit boring but your welcome to check it out. 

                

61 Days of Halloween On Shudder!

 

Beginning September 1, Shudder plans on kicking off the season on its all thriller/horror streaming platform. 61 Days of Halloween will be ushering in Halloween a month early, and here at the Cave we are totally here for it.

The two-month celebration will feature weekly original/exclusive movie premieres; a new “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” Halloween special; a collection of unforgettable chillers from the “master of mayhem,” Vincent Price; a third installment of holiday favorite The Ghoul Log; the return of the Shudder Halloween Hotline; and 61 days of daily recommendations from Shudder curator Sam Zimmerman.

Take a look...

September 1st:

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Color Out of Space: SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE–Richard Stanley directs this adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft tale starring Nicholas Cage and Joely Richardson. After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner (Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a living nightmare.

Countess Dracula
The Vampire Lovers
Victor Crowley

September 2nd:
Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau

September 7th:

Fade to Black
Southbound

September 10th:

NOS4A2 Season Two: Season two of NOS4A2 drops in its entirety on September 10th picking up eight years after the end of season one. Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto) returns seeking revenge on Vic McQueen (Ashleigh Cummings) in the one way he knows he can hurt her: targeting her eight year old son.

September 14th:

Door Into Darkness: Four Spine tingling episodes presented by Italy’s undisputed master of horror, Dario Argento. Originally made in 1973 for Italian Television, Door Into Darkness was highly controversial at the time for its boundary pushing and levels of violence.

Halston Season One and Two

Starfish

September 17th:

Spiral: SHUDDER ORIGINAL–Seemingly happy couple, Malik (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman), and Aaron (Ari Cohen) move to a small town in search of a better environment for them and their 16-year-old daughter (Jennifer Laporte). But nothing is as it seems as something sinister lies behind the picturesque homes and welcoming faces of their new neighbors.

September 21st:

Rabbit

September 24th:

Verotika

October 1

Scare Me

The Vincent Price Collection: Terror, thy name is Price! In film history, few actors have been as closely associated with horror as Vincent Price, and for good reason. Price presented a unique brand of intelligence and refinement underscored with a delight in the macabre and a touch of madness. This Halloween, we are thrilled (and chilled) to present five classic films starring “the Merchant of Menace.” Featuring three of Price’s acclaimed Edgar Allan Poe films directed by Roger Corman—House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death and The Tomb of Ligeia—along with Theater of Blood (co-starring Diana Rigg) and The Monster Club (premiering Oct. 5) with John Carradine and Donald Pleasance.

 

Revenge of the Ghoul Log

October 8th

The Cleansing Hour

The Mortuary Collection

October 22nd

32 Malasana Street


October 23rd

JOE BOB HALLOWEEN 2020 SPECIAL


October 29th

May The Devil Take You Too



HALLOWEEN HOTLINE — EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER: For the second year in a row, Shudder’s head curator, Samuel Zimmerman, will be offering callers live, personalized picks for what to watch. Movie lovers from around the world are invited to call Sam (via a new number to be announced) every Friday in October from 3-4pm ET and tell him about their mood or taste. From that information, Sam will use his horror knowledge to pick films from Shudder’s vast library custom-suited for them.

Coming to Disney+ In September.

 

Friday, September 4

Ancient China from Above (s1)

D2: The Mighty Ducks

D3: The Mighty Ducks

Never Been Kissed

Strange Magic

Trick or Treat 🎃

The Wolverine

Mulan Premiere
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

Starting September 4, with Premier Access, viewers can watch “Mulan” before it's available to all Disney+ subscribers. Disney+ will offer Premier Access to “Mulan” for $29.99 on disneyplus.com and select platforms.

Earth to Ned Series Premiere. Episodes 101-110 Available.
From the Jim Henson Company comes a late-night talk show hosted by alien commander Ned and his lieutenant Cornelius, who call off the invasion of Earth after they fall in love with human culture. Broadcasting from the bridge of their spaceship, hidden deep underground, Ned and Cornelius interview Earth’s greatest resource, celebrities. With the help of the ship’s artificial intelligence, BETI, and the destructive CLODs, Ned must keep his show a secret from his home planet or suffer the wrath of the Admiral of the Galactic Fleet.

One Day At Disney Episode 140 - “Alice Taylor: Studiolab”
Alice Taylor experiments with new storytelling mediums through Disney’s StudioLAB. From drones to augmented reality, Taylor uses innovation and emerging technologies to continue pushing the boundaries by which content can be created and shared with people around the world.

Muppets Now Episode 106 - “Socialized” Season Finale
Muppets Now social media intern, Robin The Frog, makes Scooter co-moderator of the social media accounts. Scooter attempts to carry out this week’s upload amidst a flood of alerts, requests, and notifications. Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, receive legal lectures and accidental assistance from Muppet attorney, Joe The Legal Weasel. The Swedish Chef faces his competitor, Marina Michelson, to prove his family recipe makes the most magnificent meatball. Fozzie Bear talks shop with fellow comedian Seth Rogen, while babysitting some bad babies. Linda Cardellini and Taye Diggs indulge Miss Piggy more than usual for this installment of Lifestyle with Miss Piggy. 

Pixar In Real Life Episode 111 - “Coco: Abuelita Says No Music”
Abuelita shakes her chancla at the street performers in Washington Square Park and asks real New Yorkers to help her find her grandson. She eventually finds Miguel playing guitar, and he begs her to let him play just one song. The other street performers join in, creating a performance so delightful that even Abuelita can’t help but clap along.

Weird But True Episode 304 - “Germs”
Hosts Carly and Charlie are nominated for a Daytime Crafty Award! The awards ceremony is just around the corner, and Casey is helping them with their costumes…until she comes down with a cold! To avoid getting sick from the germs Casey is spreading throughout HQ, Carly and Charlie must understand all there is to know about germs. They head to Germfree Laboratories and Mushroom Mountain to examine good hygiene and health practices. 

Friday, September 11

Christopher Robin

One Day At Disney Episode 104 - “Amanda Lauder: Chef Chocolatier”
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Amanda Lauder is the Chef Chocolatier for The Ganachery at Disney Springs. For Amanda, it’s a daily goal to create a delicious dessert that is both a tasty treat and a memorable experience for each guest. S'mores, ganache squares and chocolate lollipops are all on the menu as Amanda takes us into The Ganachery’s bustling kitchen. 

Weird But True Episode 305 - “Photography”
This year Carly and Charlie’s work is the main attraction at an art gala! This year’s gala focuses on photography, but the duo is not as skilled in this artform. They head to Berkeley to learn from one of the best – National Geographic photographer Anand Varma! Their idea to combine paper art with photography makes their creation the hit of the show! 




Friday, September 18


Coop & Cami Ask the World (s2)

Europe from Above (s1)

Ever After: A Cinderella Story

India from Above (s1)

Kingdom of the Mummies (s1)

Marvel Super Hero Adventures (s4)

Notre Dame: Race Against the Inferno

Oil Spill of the Century

Once Upon a Time (s1-7)

Soy Luna (s2-3)

Violetta (s3)

Wicked Tuna (s9)

One Day At Disney Episode 142 - “Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko: Veterinarian”
Discover Walt Disney World Resort Veterinarian Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko’s creative approach to animal care. From performing rhinoceros check-ups at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park to traveling abroad for environmental work with endangered gorillas, this animal lover is dedicated to ensuring the survival of our world’s most vulnerable species. 

Weird But True! Episode 306 - “Trains”
It’s Crafty Camper Career Week, and Carly is so excited. All campers are paired with a professional in their respective field, and Carly’s assignment is to shadow a train engineer. After her grandfather organizes a visit to Steamtown Pennsylvania, Carly becomes inspired to improve trains in the future. 

Friday, September 25

Fancy Nancy: Fancy it Yourself (s2)

The Giant Robber Crab

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (s2)

Muppet Babies (s2)

Oceans

Port Protection: Alaska (s3)

Sydney to the Max (s2)

Wild Central America (s1)

X-Ray Earth (s1)

Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Series Premiere
Disney+‘s “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” produced by National Geographic and narrated by Disney fan-favorite Josh Gad (“Frozen,” “Frozen II”) gives viewers an all-encompassing backstage pass to explore the magic behind two of the world’s most beloved animal experiences, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Viewers get unprecedented access to some of the most rare and beautiful creatures on the planet and meet the animal care experts who have formed remarkable bonds with the parks’ 5,000 plus animals. Each of the eight episodes dives into the details within The Most Magical Place on Earth, unveiling the multifaceted aspects of animal care, operations and Imagineering. Celebrating the magnificent array of more than 300 species, “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” invites fans of Disney, nature and animals to hang out with all the parks’ residents, including baby Grace, the newest member of the gorilla troop. Then, hop over to Harambe Wildlife Reserve to come face to knee with supermom Masai giraffe, Kenya and up close and personal with Gus the hippo. Viewers can travel to the savanna to witness Dakari, the alpha male African lion, lord over his land and meet Kinsey, the alpha lioness, who’s the real ruler of the pride. The series incorporates cutting-edge technology, including custom-built GoPro housings, 18-foot cranes and underwater camera systems, to reveal the world-famous dedication, pioneering conservation and visionary genius that IS Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Movie Premiere
"Secret Society of Second Born Royals" follows Sam, a teenage royal rebel second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam's disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she discovers she has super-human abilities and is invited to join a secret society of similar extraordinary second-born royals charged with keeping the world safe. With guidance from their Secret Society instructor James, Sam and a new class of royal recruits must first learn to harness their new powers at a top-secret training camp before they can save the world. 

One Day At Disney Episode 143 - “Ashley Girdich: R&D Imagineer Manager”
Project manager Ashley Girdich oversees dynamic assignments for Walt Disney Imagineering’s Research and Development group. From managing teams to keeping projects and plans on track, Ashley is constantly pushing boundaries to ensure the next generation of Imagineers continue to create industry-leading, interactive experiences for park guests. 

Weird But True! Episode 307 - “Venomous Animals”
Super Staple strikes again! The local library’s annual contest is here, and Charlie’s ready to submit his latest comic book for review. Unfortunately, Charlie’s comic book is never picked, so Carly and Charlie embark on a mission to find a new superhero and villain. But when they discover amazing things about venomous animals, Charlie and Carly must decide who the real hero is. They head to California Academy of Sciences to learn all about venomous species.

Wow this could be the first disappointing month on Disney+! I'm not even going to start on the whole Mulan thing, but I would like to know if anybody plans on spending the 30 buck to see it? 30 BUCKS, nope not going to say anything! 

But hey we do get a Halloween treat early with Trick or Treat so that is exciting.

He Comes from Beyond the Grave!

Creature With The Atom Brain

1955 | PG | 1 Hr 9 Min | Horror Sci-Fi | Columbia Pictures

Director: Edward L. Cahn

Writers: Curt Siodmak (story), Curt Siodmak (screenplay)

Stars: Richard Denning, Angela Stevens, S. John Launer

Synopsis: Several years earlier gangster Frank Buchanan was deported to his native Italy through the efforts of law enforcement authorities and rival gangsters who inform on him. While in Europe he meets scientist Wilhelm Steig, who has perfected a method of reanimating dead people and controlling their behavior with oral commands. Buchanan underwrites Steigg's experiments and uses his technology to wreak revenge on his enemies. Unfortunately, radioactive poisoning is a by-product of the process, and authorities use radiation detecting devices like Geiger counters to pinpoint the source of the sinister plot.

Yes, we finally get some new Svengoolie tonight! And one I have never seen so I'm pretty excited about this one. If you are unsure when or where you can catch Sven, just check your local TV listings or go to www.metv.com and click on "where to watch". You can live-Tweet during the show on Twitter with the many Sven fans who do so-using the hashtag # svengoolie.

Tralala Terror! The Banana Splits Movie.

The Banana Splits Movie

2019 | R | 1 Hr 29 Min | Horror | Warner Brothers

Director: Danishka Esterhazy

Writers: Jed Elinoff, Scott Thomas

Stars: Dani Kind, Steve Lund, Celina Martin

Synopsis: A boy named Harley and his family (brother Austin, mother Beth, and step-father Mitch) attends a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley and business as usual for Rebecca, the producer of the series. But things take an unexpected turn -- and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom, and their new pals safely escape?

WWWWWWHAT a show from my childhood is coming back! So freaking cool or at least I had hoped so. I have to give Warner Brothers credit for going way outside of the box buy taking a kid's franchise from the 70s and giving them a dark side. And it works well I mean they were creepy when I was a young lad. I was just there for the Adam Ant cartoons. So give these guys a chance to go rogue and see what happens. 

 

Let's clear something up first this movie is really flat for the first forty-five minutes to an hour. My reasoning for this comes down to the dull and stiff cast. This family is so depressing you just never get attached so when the shit finally hits the fan you're not invested. Part of what makes horror fun is your invested in the cast and your pulling for them. In this one you can't wait for them to die - that sounds so bad but it's true.

 

Once the carnage begins it never slows down allowing the last thirty minutes to be brutally fun. Some kills where cleaver and based on the show where others well they are fine but the whole time we had no tension to build upon thanks to those lame families.  

 

 

For what its worth Banana Splits is a fun romp that is worth the look, last year this played on SyFy every day during the Halloween season so I'm sure they will bring it back this year. It's a good idea just takes time to develop. 

3 Bloody Brains out of 5

New Funko Pops!

Funko just announced a few cool items. Still, not a huge collector of Funko but the McDonalds figures look fun.  And as of writing this, the Funko web site is old out!

I guess Chucky in a can is some type of mystery package and already I'm not sold on the look. But fest your eyes below!!

Look at that Minnie and Mickey!! Now, these just might find its way into the Man Cave! And it also looks like Hocus Pocus will get another run this year although they seem to have sold out as well. 

October 24 Casper will finally be immortalized in plastic! Now this one might have to sit in the Man Cave for sure!

And a new wave of Simpson's Tree House of Horror is on its way.

So are you looking to pick any of these up? Do you collect Funko? Let me know in the comments.

The Mouseketeers At Walt Disney World

The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World

1977 | G | 1 hour | Family | Disney

Director: John Tracy

Writers: Tom Adair, Tedd Anasti

Stars: Billy 'Pop' Atmore, Scott Craig, Lisa Whelchel 

Synopsis:

Follow the Disco Mice of the New Mickey Mouse Club as they visit America's favorite vacation spot, Walt Disney World!

Oh, 1977 when Jimmy Carter was our leader, stamps where still .13 cents and gas was a whopping .62 cents a gallon. Star Wars was the movie of the year as well as Saturday Night Fever. Remember that Barry Manilow Live album yep 1977. I remember sitting around the boob tube like it was yesterday as Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, as well as Three's Company, kept us laughing. What we all seem to forget that its the year Disney seemed to try and revive their most famous kids show The Mickey Mouse Club. 

The new show kicked off with an hour-long story that would easily take you through there vacation destination. Disney was no slouch when it came to cross-promoting their TV series with the parks. Sadly this did not lead to a resurgence of the show. But here we are in 2020 amidst a pandemic searching for those small things that would help make us happy once again. And that is where this show comes in.

This deep cut snuck its way onto Disney+ this past July to co-inside with the opening of Disney Lands 65th Aniversary. And yet this show was a ton of fun to watch unlike the Walt special "The Pre Opening Reports From Disneyland" that was released on the same day. 

A few things really made this worth the watch first up the commercials are intact! We get those 70s Gaines-Burgers commercials along with Shake and Bake, a few different toy lines, and some really odd microwave that did not stand the test of time. This my friends hit on the nostalgia nerve making this so much more fun then it should have been.  

That's Lisa with her thumbs in her pant loops and Julie left of Ronnie Schell.

The most notable star of the show was Lisa Whelchel’s in her first TV appearance, of course, she would go on to play “Blair” on the 80s sitcom "The Facts of Life". Julie Piekarski is here as well she was a background charter on "Facts of Life" as well as "Different Strokes". Unlike the 50s version as well as the 90s the 70s Club failed to produce any real young talent. 

Jo Anne Worley turns up as a magazine reporter who starts following the group around looking for a hot scoop. Unfortunately, She finds herself in the middle of some drama that has taken over the clubhouse.  But this is where it also turns odd has Worley and Schell try to patch up the drama with the kids through the use of the parks. With that, we do get some of the mid-70s wonders of the Magic Kingdom, like River Country, Space Mountain, and Fort Wilderness. But sadly it's more Magic Kingdom and less of the kids.

Sadly the show turns really, really dark. To make things right they plan a camping trip at the wilderness lodge campground (More Disney advertising basically) where the kids are finally getting along. And then one of the girl's ties down the tents to some other mobile campers. Well, when they leave drama, comes flying back and it turns ugly. This was a very uncomfortable scene as they all get in this little girl's face yelling at her, picking on her, and pretty much bullying her. She runs away into the Magic Kingdom where the songs fail to make you feel any better. The group quickly learns their lesson and we move on to find the girl and do the one show they are there to perform.

Outside of those amazing commercials, we are treated to some nice moments through song, dance, that bring on those warm fuzzies. Like I said earlier this is pure nostalgia at its finest, but I can see how this did not hold up way back in 1977. If your a Disney fan this a so much fun to watch for the simple fact the park is here in all its 70s glory. If you here for the kids it is going to fall really short for you. 

The Mouseketeers At Walt Disney World is a television special that exists during a time when Disney wasn’t doing exceptionally well with the exception of its theme parks.  I can not bring myself to hate this and under the current circumstance, I really fell in love with it. It's not great but it was just what I needed!

The good news is you do not need Disney Plus to watch it the same bootleg version is on Youtube so if your interested here you go The Mouseketeers at DisneyWorld. Sadly this is the Disney Channel Version with no commercials. 

**I'm sure I missed this original airing on November 22, 1977, as it was the same day Walter Payton rushed for 275 a record that still stands today. (and now you know)**

Five Tunes you May Have Missed

There as been a ton of new music that seems to slip through the cracks right now. Let's take a look at five you may have missed. First up jumping on the Tiger King bandwagon...

And the Tiger King lives on...

The official video for Chris Cornell's tribute to Guns N' Roses classic song "Patience". After helping his daughter Toni learn the song, Chris Cornell got inspired in March of 2016 to record the song himself after hearing the news that Guns N' Roses were reuniting. Released in celebration of Chris's 56th birthday. Let me know in the comments how you feel about this cover, it's different but in a good way right?

Any time I can talk about one of my all-time favorite bands I'm going to! Enuff Z’Nuff’s new studio release, “Brainwashed Generation” showcases a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the Enuff Z’nuff catalog, all while retaining the undercurrent that has kept them a loyal fanbase since the ‘80s. PS this is the band's 21st album!

Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns are back and they have released a new single, 'Let You Down'. The song was written and recorded this past month while the band is in the midst of work on their next studio album. The band was so struck by the song that they felt the need to release it immediately rather than sit on it for the next studio album. This was the band I was to see on July 4th with Enuff Z'nuff, dang you Coronavirus.

With their lasting durability, iconic rock band Stryper returns with their 13th studio album, "Even the Devil Believes". Filled with the band’s signature riffs, harmony-laden melodies, and positive themes, the 11-track project is Stryper’s first studio album with Perry Richardson (Firehouse) on bass and background vocals.

Bouns Track

Bowling For Soup

What I watched in July 2020!

July was a tad slow for me but I did watch some really great movies! I was surprised by Zootopia as well as the new Blade installment! 

Watched on July 31, 2020, Disney Channel

Zootopia

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia’s police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case – even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Watched on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Disney+

With the grand opening of Disneyland just a matter of days away, Walt Disney brings us an update on the construction of the new magic kingdom. Winston Hibler narrates scenes depicting the construction of the attractions and settings in the park as work speeds up to meet the deadline before opening day. This was fun and all but did drag at times.

Watched on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Disney+

Follow the Disco Mice of the New Mickey Mouse Club as they visit America’s favorite vacation spot, Walt Disney World! Ok, this is a deep cut that I still want to write about. A ton of fun to be had here even if it gets deep for a few moments. This is a must-see if you grow up watching Disney in the 70s.

Watched on July 21,2020 on Disney+

Four bored ghosts in a haunted house who’ve scared everyone away call up Ghost Hunters Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in hopes to have a little fun scaring them off. Definitely will be revisiting this one during the Halloween season. 

Watched on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Disney+

Harnessing the unifying power of music, Disney Channel is presenting a night of entertainment for kids and families with two music specials featuring a bevy of fan-favorite Disney Channel stars, past and present, along with celebrity guests and popular artists. Yeah, this was not fun to watch at all. Still, it's nice that Disney has done its part to keep kids entertained during the COVID. 

Watched on Friday, July 17, 2020, on Disney+

Mickey buys a boat kit and enlists Goofy and Donald to help assemble it. The plans say, “so simple a child could do it”, so of course, they have their share of troubles. But before long, they’re ready to launch Queen Minnie, with appropriate fanfare, at which time, all the collapsible parts collapse.

Watched on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, on Disney

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film, and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. So this has been viewed 14 times in July in this household. Truly an amazing piece of work. The only downfall is used up so much of our internet data plan we spent the last few days of July doing nothing lol. This so far is the must-watch of the summer.

Watched July 3 2020 on Full Moon Streaming. 

In this standalone spinoff of Charles Band's Puppet Master series, an unspeakable evil from Blade’s past emerges in the form of a murderous Nazi scientist named Dr. Hauser. As Hauser’s heinous crimes are discovered, the psychic war journalist, Elisa Ivanov, awakens Blade, and together the bloody journey of revenge begins. Tania Fox is a pure joy to watch, making Blade one hell of a fun ride! The look and feel are perfect with a nice little script Puppet Master fans will be pleased. With a fair amount of gore Blade, The Iron Cross is what the fans have been hoping for.

Watched on July 1,2020 on Disney+

Minnie’s old friend, Mortimer Mouse, drops in on Mickey and Minnie’s picnic. His practical jokes and coming on to Minnie soon have Mickey stewing, and their car isn’t happy either. When Mortimer gets a nearby bull enraged and takes off, the car comes to the rescue after Mickey gets tangled up in a red blanket.

The totals for the month look like this

9 Flims Watched

7 on Disney+

1 on FullMoon Streaming

1 on the good old TV Disney Channel

74 of the 75 movie goal I set for 2020!

So did you watch anything cool in July? let me know in the comments below. I can safely say that fall is in the air in this household so some scary movies are already on my slate for August leading into the fall season.